---
title: "Provision of Grab Lorry and Driver Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051784"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Provision of Grab Lorry and Driver Hire

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051784

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of grab lorry and driver hire to Schofield Groundworks Limited, an SME based in Fareham. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the hire of industrial vehicles with a driver. The contract, valued at £240,000 gross over three years, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028, with a possible extension till 2030. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the process has reached the award completion stage, with the contract being signed on 31st July 2025. The desired outcomes include timely arrival at sites and adherence to invoicing procedures.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle hire services, particularly those that can provide drivers and meet rigorous waste regulations. Companies well-placed to compete in similar tenders could be those specialising in industrial vehicle rental and possessing expertise in logistical operations and waste management compliance. With price and quality forming the evaluation criteria, businesses providing high-quality services at competitive prices stand to gain. SMEs, recognised for their flexibility and local market knowledge, could particularly benefit from participating in such procurements to expand their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

To hire a 8 wheel grab lorry by the hour for a range of tasks across the city.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044739-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHOFIELD GROUNDWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044739-2025
- 31 Jul 2025 at 11:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044720-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 08:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027940-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022832-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044739-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044720-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027940-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022832-2025
  19th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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